Donald Larsen
Donald “Donnie” Arthur Larsen passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2019 in Glasgow, Montana. Donnie was born in Glasgow to Melvin and Lois Shattuck Larsen on May 4, 1960, joining his brother and sister, Neil and Ruth and a foster sister Betty. He grew up in Glasgow and had many loving caregivers and therapist during his formative years. Donnie attended the opportunity room, a privately run school in Glasgow, Eastmont School in Glendive and Nashua Public Schools between 1966 and 1978. Donnie began attending Milk River Activity Center in 1978. He lived in the Milk River (Warren) Group Home from 1978 until his passing.
While living at Warren Group home, his dad would bring him the Courier every Wednesday and would read the church bulletin to Donnie on Sundays. Donnie loved these visits and the paper that was brought to him. Donnie loved paper. He enjoyed talking on the phone, playing with his hot wheels car, and was very patriotic, even though he didn’t enjoy fireworks, Donnie enjoyed going on outings to get a pop or go out to eat.
During his years at Milk River, he participated in Special Olympics. During one event, he was given an award by Governor Marc Racicot, who was in turn given one of Donnie’s famous hugs. Donnie enjoyed time with his friends and the staff. Donnie had a mischievous spirit and was spontaneous and fun. He was the greeter at the Activity Center for many years. He would meet you with a hand shake and a hug.
Donnie is survived by his father, Melvin Larsen of Glasgow; sisters Ruth (Lowell) Yaeger of Owensboro, Kentucky and Betty (Varian) Brandt of Fort Benton, Montana and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews around the country.
Donnie was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles, his mother Lois Larsen and his brother Neil Larsen in 2011.
Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 22, at Bell Mortuary. Celebration of his life will 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 11:00 a.m. at Bell Mortuary with Howard Pippin officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 22, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Milk River Activity Center
219 2nd Ave So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 22, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Milk River Activity Center
219 2nd Ave So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Vicky wetz says
My friend I love you and will miss you behave donnie
Lisa Garsjo Thievin says
My heart is broken….again. I Loved you Donnie, from the moment I met you when you went to school in Nashua with Palmer. I will miss my hugs!
Jeannie Boulaouz says
Donnie I will never forget you..The night u came down the hall with ur whiffle bat hitting the wall and came up to me and threw the bat at me .And wanted me to chase u down the hall hitting the walls became such a fun time..I am so glad I got to see u when i was living in Glasgow..Ur smile could lift up the room.Rest in piece
..I will always remember u and ur playful nature..
Louise Twitchell says
Rip Donnie hugs in Heaven
Mandy wing says
RIP Donnie! You are loved and missed by so many! I remember when I 1st met you when I was 12 and you have never changed! You were so full of life always picking on people and wanting them to pick on you back. You loved to smile and make faces at people be loud and share your hugs and kisses with everyone that you seen! I hope your enjoying all your papers phones backpacks and pop! You have touched so many people’s hearts words cannot Express the love joy and happiness you brought to this world! Till we meet again Donnie RIP
Leah & Lynn Erickson says
Sorry to hear this. 🙏🙏 for the family. I got to know when he used to come into the Dollar Store years ago.
He will be missed😓